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Denver's Aspen Shelter
Coverage of Denver's Aspen Shelter in the Nexus archive.
- Urban Alchemy outperforms contract metrics at Denver's Aspen Shelter, but questions on housing outcomes remain
Urban Alchemy, a national nonprofit, reports outperforming contract metrics at Denver's Aspen Shelter six months after taking over operations, but concerns persist about housing outcomes for residents. The shelter recorded the highest 911 calls among city shelters and serves the most guests, while the city aims to reduce shelter stays and expand performance-based contracts.